Monument record MDO2841 - Eggardon Hill Farm: medieval strip lynchets
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Summary
A system of parallel strip lynchets of probable medieval origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(Area centred at: SY 55869451) A series of pronounced Md. strip lynchets on the N.W. and S.E. slopes of a narrow combe. The lynchets are from 0.5 to 3.5m. high, and the terraces 5.0m. to 10.0m. wide. The area is grass covered, and partly visible on AP RAF/CPE/UK/2431/4151. <2>
A system of parallel strip lynchets of probable medieval origin lie to either side of a narrow combe to the east of Eggerton Hill Farm. The features are visible as earthworks on aerial photograph <3>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 100.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 23-MAY-55.
- <3> SDO11074 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4151-2.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450965.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 557 944 (653m by 342m) (17 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | West Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 123 008
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 10
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450965
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Compton 8
Record last edited
May 2 2023 5:09PM